Detroit Red Wings (14-11-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (12-9-5, in the Metropolitan Division)

Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings after Sean Monahan’s two-goal game against the New Jersey Devils in the Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win.

Columbus has a 5-3-3 record at home and a 12-9-5 record overall. The Blue Jackets have an 11-1-3 record in games they score three or more goals.

Detroit has a 5-5-1 record on the road and a 14-11-2 record overall. The Red Wings are eighth in NHL play serving 9.9 penalty minutes per game.

The matchup Thursday is the second time these teams square off this season. The Red Wings won 4-3 in overtime in the last meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Zachary Werenski has nine goals and 17

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